Social Worker Locum - Regional NT
Northern Territory
28 September - 19 October 2026
$75-$85 per hour + super
Accommodation provided
✈️ Travel reimbursed up to $1,200

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker for a short-term locum contract, supporting patients across acute hospital services.

This is a excellent opportunity for a confident clinician looking for a well-supported regional hospital contract, with accommodation and travel covered.

The Role
You will work across the acute hospital setting, providing clinical Social Work assessment, intervention and discharge support.

A significant component of the caseload involves Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) presentations, including both adults and children.

Responsibilities will include:

- Psychosocial and risk assessments
- Safety planning and crisis intervention
- Supporting adult and child DFSV presentations
- Coordinating appropriate hospital and community responses
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external services
- Discharge planning, referrals and ongoing support
- Providing high-quality Social Work intervention across acute services

What's Included

- $75-$85 per hour + super, depending on experience
- Free accommodation provided
- Inbound and outbound travel reimbursed up to $1,200




- Pool vehicle available to book when required
- Short 3-week contract - ideal for clinicians between longer locum placements
- Opportunity to gain valuable regional and remote hospital experience

Essential Requirements

- Recognised Social Work qualification eligible for AASW membership
- Previous clinical Social Work experience
- Confidence working within an acute hospital environment
- Strong communication, assessment and crisis intervention skills
- DFSV, family violence and/or crisis response experience highly desirable
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
- Australian Working Rights- Working Holiday Visa's Welcome

If you're an experienced Social Worker looking for a short-term NT locum contract with excellent rates, accommodation and travel included, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for further information- [email protected]

For additional information about Danielle Richards at Mars Healthcare and why you should choose her as your preferred Recruitment Consultant and Allied Health Expert, click here to view her LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-richards-069a55225/

📌 Locum Social Worker | Regional NT (Darwin City)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Darwin City